8th Grade Modules

1). How Catalyst Works in Water Splitting-Improving Performance with Nano-Scale Structures (published in ALEX)
A. Lesson Plan
2) Clean Energy: Nanoparticles, Chemical Reactions, and Light
3) Alternative Energy Conversion: Photo Effect of Titanium Oxide in Aqueous Solution and Electrical Energy Production
Using Solar Energy
(published in ALEX)
A) Alternate Energy Conversion Evaluation
4) Osmosis and Diffusion Lab (publised in ALEX)
A. Lesson Plan
B. Pre and Post Test
C. Pre and Post Test with answers
5) The Power of Nano
A. Lesson Plan
B. Powerpoint
C. Student Worksheet
6) Exploring Surface Area with the Mad Scientist (published in ALEX)
A. Lesson Plan
7) Light  Emitting Diodes (LEDs) powerpoint
8) Nano Water Demonstration: Light Interaction and Dye Molecules and Nanomaterials
9) Why are Abalone Seashells so Strong?
A. Lesson Plan
B. Student Worksheet
C. Teacher Notes
10) Big Science from the Small World of Atom (published in ALEX)
A. Lesson Plan
B. Powerpoint
11) Finding Nano in the Trees
A. Lesson Plan
B. Teacher Notes
12) Raman Spectroscopy
A. Lesson Plan
B. Activities
C. In the World of Raman Powerpoint
D. What is Raman Spectroscopy in Nanotechnology? Powerpoint
E. The Look - Alikes Powerpoint
13) Catalysis with the Nano-Structured Surface of Mentos
A. Experiment Protocol (for teachers)
B. Experiment Protocol (for students)
C. Powerpoint
14) Mystery Madness: The Element Behind the Mask (published in ALEX)
A. Lesson Plan
B. Student Worksheet
15) Is Plastic Always Fantastic: Exploring Plastics on the Nanoscale
A. Lesson Plan
16. Lightastic
A. Lesson Plan
B. Powerpoint
C. Glowstick Reference Page
D. LED Bulb Reference Page
E. Incandescent Bulb Reference Page
F. Compact Fluorescent Bulb Reference Page
G. Candle Reference Page